High End Haul | Cult Beauty and MAC

Ever since I first stumbled across the amazing Cult Beauty site, browsing the online array of high end, high performing makeup has become my new favourite past time. Although I wish my bank balance stretched to cover my entire wish list, in reality I have to restrict my spending to only a handful of luxury indulgences a month. Today I have my latest Cult Beauty splurges as well as a new MAC goodie wrapped up in one high end haul to share with you all. 

1.  Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit

After reading the endless reviews raving about the contouring powers of this palette, I was dying to get a hold of my very own. I bought the colour 'light' and encased inside are three warming shades and three highlighters. There is a matte yellow-toned and pink-toned highlighter as well as 'Sand' which has a shimmer finish. 

All three contouring powders are matte; two have a warm tone  whereas the colour ‘Fawn’ is the perfect ashy shade for adding a natural contour to a pale complexion. With an initial swatch all the shades appear smooth and blendable with a great colour pay off. This palette has definitely captured my attention and I can’t wait to see its contouring effects.

(Left to Right: Vanilla, Banana, Sand, Java, Fawn, Havana)

2. The Original Beautyblender

As a girl on a quest to find the foundation applicator for the ultimate flawless finish; I am excited to now possess my own Beauty Blender. I have always preferred the finish created by using a sponge over a brush, as it blends my foundation in seamlessly for a natural looking coverage. If you were ever to invest in only one high end item for improving the appearance and application of your makeup, I would suggest placing this at the top of your priorities.

3. MAC Pro Conceal and Correct Palette

My final high end makeup indulgence was bought on a whim. I had heard little about this palette before, however after eyeing it in the MAC store I immediately had to add it to my collection. I have the shade 'light' and inside are four concealers and two colour correctors. 

The shade ‘pale pink’ works amazingly well for correcting darkness under the eyes and ‘pale yellow’ is perfect for fading the redness of my acne scarring. I have loved testing out the shades in this palette and I now reach for it every time I apply my makeup. To see this palette in action, then have a look at my recent video dedicated to sharing my current Full Coverage Foundation Routine. 

I hope you enjoyed this mini haul and I would love to hear about your recent beauty purchases, whether they be high end or high street.

Devon

xoxo

Previous Hauls: 

Drugstore

Cult Beauty

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Full Coverage Foundation Routine | Acne Prone Skin

Today's post is for all those who prefer watching over reading as I have a brand new video to share with you all. I have put together a tutorial for my full coverage foundation routine to help restore confidence in anyone suffering with acne. This routine is perfect for the days when you want to conceal and camouflage your blemishes and scaring.

As someone who has suffered with acne since their teenage years, I understand the debilitating effect it can have on your self-esteem and confidence. There have been countless days when I have struggled to even leave the house as I have been so incredibly self-conscious about the condition of my skin. Whilst I do not recommend this for everyday, as it is important to allow your skin time to breathe, it is perfect for creating a blank canvas on the days when you want to feel your best.

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In this video I know that my skin does not look that bad; however this has been a recent occurrence in the previous month when I finally had a breakthrough in clearing up my acne. I have tried countless creams, antibiotics and lotions from both the drugstore and the doctors. Nothing made a difference and instead my acne got worse and at the beginning of the year was at the point of spiralling completely out of control. I had breakouts all over my cheeks, chin and I was suffering from daily, constant headaches due to the pain caused by angry, cystic acne on my forehead. 

In a desperate attempt to finally say goodbye to my blemishes, I ditched everything that I was using geared towards acne prone skin. Instead of the harsh chemicals in these products, I opted for an entirely natural line of skincare and diligently restricted myself to only using this small selection of items. At the same time I tried to lay off the makeup for a while, drink plenty of water and avoid picking at my spots.

Initially my skin took a turn for the worse, however now two months in, I can see a noticeable improvement and have received several compliments. Whilst my skin remains far from perfect, it is in a condition that is a million times better than the painful cystic acne that I was battling at the start of the year. 

For more information on the routine that has saved my skin, see my post on the Tropic ABC Cleansing Routine and for my tips on handling your acne read my Skincare Series. I hope you enjoy this tutorial and it helps inspire you on how to achieve a flawless coverage, whether you are suffering with acne or not. I would love to hear your thoughts!

Devon

xoxo

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